The Social Archeology Channel

Mom’s purse was filled with a plethora of strange devices such as those little compact containers, complete with a mirror and that ever-mysterious make-up. And if mom needed to carry these things around, a young girl was likely to think, “I need one too!” But, as intriguing as mom's colored powder might be, imagine the appeal of possessing the same little cases, just like mom, but containing a secret little world, filled with tiny, adorable dolls. The temptation would surely be impossible to resist. Continue reading...

There are plenty of ginger ale brands on the market, but there truly is only one Vernors, “the original ginger soda.” Its unique flavor, described by some as a taste that lies somewhere between ginger ale and cream soda, may not appeal to everyone, but that sure hasn’t stopped Vernors from remaining popular with its faithful fans for over 150 years. Continue reading...

You gotta love a show that tells you exactly what it’s about in the first 30 seconds of every episode. The above was narrated every week before the opening credits, followed by the distinctive staccato beat of the theme and, oh yes, machine gun rounds spelling out the ‘A’ in A-Team. One may even say that machine guns were the main instruments utilized in the show’s musical score. The series created by 80s wunderkind Stephen J. Cannell ran very successfully from 1983 to 1987, becoming an international hit and pop culture icon. Continue reading...

A decade had passed since humans set foot on the moon, when Atari decided to give their quarter-bearing customers a whack at it. Released in 1979, Lunar Lander was a challenging, pressure-filled game that probably sucked up enough quarters to finance the real Apollo mission. Continue reading...

From the mind of author, E.B. White came this touching animated feature about the tale of a pig and the spider that saved him from becoming dinner, in the timeless 1973 musical classic, Charlotte’s Web. The cartoon (and the book, for that matter) remains one of the most beloved children's stories of all time. Continue reading...

She had the voice of an angel, he was the silent keyboardist with the sailor's cap. Together, they were The Captain and Tennille and they racked up an impressive collection of gold and platinum recordings throughout the 70s, reminding us along the way that it was love that kept them together. Continue reading...

Classic games become so for one reason, because no matter how many times you play them, they remain challenging and, more importantly, fun! A perfect example is a simple game where grasping at straws can make or break you and the sound of silence is most welcoming. Such is the challenge of those who choose to try their hand at KerPlunk – a test of hand/eye coordination and strategy that also requires plenty of sheer luck. Continue reading...

Welcome to The Sunshine Cab Company, where the career aspirations of the taxi-driving employees sit as idle as a yellow cab parked along a deserted curb, just hoping to be noticed. And through their trials and tribulations, their triumphs, and more often, their failures, this collection of cab drivers delivered some of the most memorable and uproarious moments in the history of television sitcoms. Continue reading...